Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Captain’s Sea Cabin

U.S.S. North Carolina

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Captain’s Sea Cabin Marker

Inscription. When the Ship was at sea, the Captain needed to be close to the Bridge. He used this small sea cabin for convenience.

From the Bridge, he could see the Ship's surroundings and more easily command the Ship's movements and actions. Decisions about speed, direction, Ship defense, and choice of weapons were based in part on what could be seen.

The Captain used the Captain's Cabin, his official suite of compartments, when in port. It is located three decks below.

Erected by Friends of the Battleship North Carolina.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 34° 14.196′ N, 77° 57.269′ W. Memorial is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on Battleship Road NE 0.2 miles south of U.S.S. North Carolina Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1 Battleship Rd NE, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain and on the Cape Fear Coast.

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It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chart House (here, next to this marker); Navigating At Sea (here, next to this marker); The Navigators (here, next to this marker); The Captains of the USS North Carolina (a few steps from this marker); Battle Ribbons and Kill Board (a few steps from this marker); Magnetic Compass (a few steps from this marker); Sky II (a few steps from this marker); Friendly Fire (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Captain’s Sea Cabin Marker

Captain’s Sea Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

3. Captain’s Sea Cabin

USS North Carolina (BB-55), 1941-1961 image. Click for more information.

via Naval History and Heritage Command, 1944

4. USS North Carolina (BB-55), 1941-1961

Naval History and Heritage Command website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 23, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 4. submitted on May 6, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.